September 13

 Jesus Taught about the Kingdom (Matthew 13; Mark 4)

 STORY POINT

 This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

                  ●      Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus told stories to teach what God’s kingdom is like.

                  ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus taught what God’s kingdom is like using parables.

 CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 

            ●       Toddlers: Jesus is the King. When we trust in Him, we can be part of His kingdom forever.

            ●       Preschool-Kindergarten: Jesus is the King who came to bring God’s kingdom. Because Jesus died and rose again, we can be part of His kingdom forever when we trust in Him.

            ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus is the King who came to bring God’s kingdom to earth. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He made the way for people to be part of God’s kingdom. When we trust in Jesus, we are like the good seed in His field—we belong to Him, we grow in Him, and we will be with Him forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

                 ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

                 ●       Kids: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.    

"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

September 6

 Jesus Taught in Parables (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●      Toddlers - Kindergarten: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.
●      1st - 5th Grade: People will have different responses to God’s kingdom.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●      Toddlers: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom. People who love Jesus tell others about Him.
●      Preschool/Kindergarten: People who hear and believe God’s Word will grow to be like Jesus and share His good news with others.
●      1st-5th Grade: Not everyone who hears about Jesus believes in Him. Some people don’t understand the gospel, and some people care more about the things of this world than they do God’s kingdom. But people who believe in Jesus and follow Him will grow to be like Him and will share His good news so others can believe too.
 
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
●      Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.
●      1st-5th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.
 
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
 "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

August 30

Family Sunday School: 

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: The Israelites & Rahab

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

God Cared for Paul

Lesson: Acts 28:1-6

• What animal could have hurt Paul? (snake)

Verse: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Will Live with Believers Forever

Lesson: Revelation 21:1-22:5

• What will Jesus’ new city be called?

Verse: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them” (Revelation 21:3)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

1st - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

Back to School

Lesson: 1 Samuel 1-3

Theme: God provides the strength and guidance I need for life, and for this school year. 

• What did Samuel learn about God?

Verse: Philippians 4:13

August 23

Family Sunday School: 

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: Moses' Parents & Moses

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

God Kept Paul Safe

Lesson: Acts 27:17-37

• Why was Pual not scared in the big storm? (He knew God would take care of him)

Verse: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Will Return with Believers

Lesson: Isa. 2:2-4; 11:6-9; Rev. 19:11-21; 20:1-6

• What will happen to the animals upon Jesus’ return?

Verse: “They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years” (Rev. 20:4)

• Clap or stomp your feet as you say each word/syllable of the verse.

1st - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

God’s People Return to Jerusalem 

Lesson: Ezra 1; 2:64-7:28; 8:21-36; 

Nehemiah 1:1-6:16

Theme: God is faithful to His Word. 

• The Jews praised God for His goodness and His never ending mercy. Why is God worthy of your praise?

Verse: Ezra 3:11

• Recite the verse with little to no help.

August 16

Family Sunday School: 

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: Jacob & Joseph

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

Paul and Timothy Served God

Lesson: Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:5

• Who came to Timothy’s town and needed a helper? (Paul)

Verse: “From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings” (2 Timothy 3:15)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Is Coming for Believers

Lesson: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 2 Cor. 5:9-15

• What should we be doing while we wait for Jesus to come back?

Verse: “I will come again” (John 14:3)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

1st - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

God’s Deliverance through Esther

Lesson: Esther

Theme: God chooses to use us to do His will. 

• What does it look like to “do all to the glory of God”?

Verse: Ezra 3:11

• Create a word card scramble. Write out the verse on notecards (1-2 words per card) and scramble the cards up. Have the kids help you put the verse in correct order

August 9

Family Sunday School:

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: Sarah & Issac

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

Timothy Learned God’s Word

Lesson: 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15

• What did Timothy learn as a young boy? (The Bible, God’s Word)

Verse: “From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings” (2 Timothy 3:15)

• Create motions for the verse and practice together. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

God Protects His Missionaries

Lesson: Acts 27

• How did God protect His missionaries?

Verse: “They … preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them” (Mark 16:20)

• Write the verse on notecards (one word per notecard) and have your child(ren) put them in correct order.

1st - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

Writing on the Wall

Lesson: Daniel 5

Theme: God hates pride but honors humility. 

• How could you promote God with your life?

Verse: Ezra 3:11

• Create a verse hunt with the verse. Write 1-2 words on a card and hide them around the house. Once all cards have been found, put the verse in the correct order.

August 2

 Family Sunday School:
Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: Abraham

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

Paul Followed Jesus

Lesson: Acts 9:1-22

• How did Paul change? (Paul wanted to serve the Lord, instead of hurting people who loved Jesus, Paul wanted to tell people about Jesus)

Verse: “Serve the living God” (Hebrew 9:14)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

God Sends His Missionaries

Lesson: Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-20

• How does God provide for missionaries, both in the Bible and today?

Verse: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

1st-3rd Grade Children's Church:

Daniel and His Friends Face Trouble

Lesson: Daniel 1-3

Theme: God helps us be devoted to Him even when it’s hard.

• How did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendnego honor God in their tough situation?

Verse: Ezra 3:11

• Write the verse on a notecard and hang somewhere visible to practice together daily.